A Panhandle divided: Sen. Peaden stands up for Crist

Sen. Durell Peaden, R-Crestview, just sent out this release,
commenting on fellow Panhandle Sen. Don Gaetz'scriticisms
of the response to the oil spill: (Worth noting that Peaden still
supports Crist's run for Senate.)

“I am disappointed in my friend and colleague Senator Gaetz. I
have been with the Governor as he traveled to the affected Northwest
Gulf Coast counties and met with our constituents, from oystermen and
fisherman, to our restaurants and hotels. They know as I know that the
Governor is fighting for them.

“Now is not the time to score political points. We should unite together
behind the families and businesses that are hurting the most. As a
Senator from the Panhandle region, I recognize the Governor’s hard work
and stand ready to continue the fight against those who caused this
terrible spill.”